John Lennon

In February 1963, the New Musical Express ran a profile of George Harrison, who was then just 19 years old. He appears to be a man of simple tastes and pleasures: His favorite food is lamb chops and chips, and his hobbies include "driving, records, girls." At this early stage of The Beatles' career, even the most observant of music critics would be hard pressed to take George Harrison seriously. At best, he could be seen as a lucky guitar player in a very successful group. Harrison was always considered as the baby of The Beatles, the quiet one who was least drawn to the spotlight. But surprisingly, he matured into a songwriter of exceptional talent, turning out to be...

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